The trajectory appeared low. Very distinct from meteors which I saw for the first time at 2am this morning which caused me to investigate why my 2002 experience was so different. I just want to report it as the information may be helpful for research. Thank you.
Location
Address
Wellington, Wellington Region (NZ)
Latitude
41° 17' 55.27'' S (-41.298687°)
Longitude
174° 47' 55.31'' E (174.798697°)
Elevation
87.31131m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2002-10-25 02:00 NZDT
UT Date & Time
2002-10-24 13:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
178°
Moving
Facing azimuth
109.28°
First azimuth
104.28°
First elevation
87°
Last azimuth
111.28°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Green, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Sonic boom
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing but it had diminished by the time it disappeared behind the Remutuka Ranges
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were two objects following the initial objects.
